Arbelodes kruegeri

Arbelodes kruegeri
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cossidae
Genus: Arbelodes
Species: A. kruegeri
Binomial name
Arbelodes kruegeri
Lehmann, 2010

Arbelodes kruegeri is a moth in the Cossidae family. It is found in South Africa, where it has been recorded from the Cederberg. The habitat consists of submontane and montane woody riparian areas.

The length of the forewings is about 13 mm. The forewings are glossy light greyish olive with deep greyish olive spots along the costa. The hindwings are glossy greyish olive.

Etymology

The species is named for Dr Martin Krüger.[1]

References

  1. Lehmann, I., 2010: A revision of the genus Arbelodes Karsch (Lepidoptera:Cossoidea:Metarbelidae) from southeast-central and southern Africa with the description of thirteen new species. Published by the author. Hamburg, 82 pages, 8 b/w plates, 5 colour plates. Full article: